The MRI H!GH 5: Weekly Property Management News
With all the various industry news publications out there, staying in the loop can be a daunting task. That’s why each week in the H!GH 5, we will be selecting the most relevant and important news articles in the property management and real estate industry. Check back every Friday for the latest list of top stories.
Here’s our list of top property management news articles for the week of June 19, 2016: 
- Multifamily Faces Supply Challenges (National Multifamily Housing Council)
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) recently released its State of the Nation’s Housing 2016 report, which included growth reports in the sector, rental demand, and concerns in the industry. Read on for full details of the yearly report.
- “Megatrends” Influence Investing Strategies (National Real Estate Investor)
The three major trends influencing investments right now are globalization, demographics, and technology. These trends will influence real estate investment decision making for years to come. CBRE came out with a recent report describing new opportunities and risks associated with these new trends.
- How To Determine Which Technologies Are Best (Author – Natalie Dolce, GlobeSt.com)
Are you overwhelmed with all of the different technologies on the market right now? GlobeSt.com sat down with Dave Burns of McCarthy Building Cos. Inc., to learn how to determine the technologies that are best suited for your needs. In this article, he also discusses the biggest trends in the industry.
- How to Invest in Residential Real Estate Without Becoming a Landlord (Author – Brad Walker, The Street)
These days, investors can choose from a few different methods of investing in real estate, aside from just buying properties. Some examples of this are buying shares in a publicly traded REIT, entering into real estate investment partnerships, and investing in real estate through peer-to-peer lending platforms. Read on for more details on how to invest in real estate.
- Retail Sector Grapples with Too Much Mortgage Debt and Delayed Price Recovery (Author – Donna Mitchell, National Real Estate Investor)
Major debt in the retail sector may be managed without threatening the company’s overall outlook, but it will be difficult to manage the CMBS loans that will quickly become due. This will cause the lending environment to be much tighter than it was 10 years ago. Find out what General Growth Partners is doing to combat this.
Tweet us your best high 5 at @mrisoftware !
Affordable Housing Asset Manager Insights: Maximize Portfolio Performance by Supporting Housing Operators
From rising operational costs to increased demand for flexibility and technology, asset managers are navigating unique challenges to support property management teams while ensuring portfolio health and resilience. Recent MRI research delves into the…
